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Potted mums fill bare gardens in the fall with their flowers. They bloom at the end of the growing season, which is why they’re commonly available at stores at the end of summer. Though some mums are hardy, others are frost-tender. They need special care to survive the winter, especially if they’re growing in pots.
If your mum isn’t blooming as fall moves along, an adjustment or two in growing conditions can trigger buds to burst. There are also steps during the growing season that, with the right timing, promote the best blooms in autumn. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores why a mum isn’t blooming and how to boost the display to celebrate the season.
Garden mums are easy-care perennials with a big show in the fall. They bring seasonal color and support for pollinators as summer transitions to cooler weather. For years of performance, planting the best selection at the right time and in the right spot yields nearly effortless rewards.
If you’re looking for a stunning fall flower, check out the unique petals of ‘Matchsticks’ chrysanthemums. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to grow and care for these flowering plants.
Hardy garden mums are a joy in the garden. They grow unsuspectingly all season until bursting into bloom in late summer and fall. The easy-care perennials are worthy of a permanent spot for seasons of recurrent color. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores where to plant mums to experience their carefree perennial delight.
Why not both? Mums and marigolds are superb flowers for gardens, veggie plots, and front doorsteps. They’re both incredibly decorative, but they have key differences in their growing habits. Learn which is best for you and your garden alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.
Hardy chrysanthemums, hallmarks of the autumnal garden, need a rich foundation to shine big, bold, and bright in their blanket of color. Boosting nutrition for the floriferous growers is streamlined, and knowing when to start and stop has a bearing on the most successful flowering. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to time organic amendments and fertilizers to lightly boost blooms that span the season.
Hardy garden mums are easy-growers with high seasonal color spanning summer and fall. Chrysanthemums benefit from easy, light pruning to get the best form and flowers. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore pruning benefits and basics for these lovely autumnal selections to ensure healthy flowering for years of recurrent color.
Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Not only are chrysanthemums jewels of the fall display, they also boast a hidden talent. Hardy garden mums contain chemical extracts that repel and control common garden pests. Whether through aromatic flowers and foliage or concentrated insecticides, mums have versatile applications. Justify adding a few more to your autumnal arrangement to enjoy time outside and healthy plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the underlying attributes of these fall favorites.
Chrysanthemum shrubs decorate grocery store shelves from late summer through winter. After buying one of these plants, you may wonder if it’s an annual or a perennial and if it’ll overwinter in your yard. Wonder no more, as you’ll discover what kind of chrysanthemum you have alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.